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  • Kick Out Orders - GOOD TO KNOW

    Don discusses Kick Out Orders and gives advice on getting an exclusion of the family residence and tips on the best options for your situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1EBqQw_Yg&t=5s
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  • The Significance of a Ten Year Marriage

    Pasadena divorce law looks favorably on couples who have been in a marriage lasting fifteen years or more. A marriage lasting ten years or more is considered a marriage of long duration, which has specific implications during the settlement process. The most important outcome of being married fifteen years or more is that California law will allow the lesser earning spouse to receive alimony ...
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  • Understanding Social Security Benefits for Divorced Spouses

    If you are approaching retirement age, one important factor to consider in your contested Pasadena divorce is the value of the divorced spouse Social Security benefit. As a divorced spouse, you can collect a benefit of up to 50% of your ex's full Social Security benefit. However, you must be currently unmarried, have an ex-spouse who is at least 62 years old, and not be eligible for a larger ...
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  • Tips for Splitting Retirement Assets

    One of the more important -- and often overlooked -- aspects of a Pasadena divorce is the division of retirement assets. Splitting up these assets can be one of the trickiest parts of a divorce. Great care must be taken in order to avoid any unnecessary tax penalties and to guarantee future financial stability. Here are a few tips to keep in mind regarding the division of your retirement accounts ...
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  • Get Your Legal House In Order!

    Divorce is an emotionally draining experience. When you finally get through everything and the papers are signed, you feel a great weight being lifted off of your shoulders. You have moved on with your life and now you've met that special someone and are thinking about marriage. Before you decide to remarry, perform a quick "legal checkup" to make sure everything is in order. With a new marriage ...
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  • How Much Child Support Is "Too Much?"

    According to Pasadena family law lawyers , it's a common misconception that child support is only supposed to cover a child's basic needs. The courts have consistently upheld the belief that both parents have a financial responsibility to their child after a divorce. However, what financial responsibility means is dependent upon the income of the parents. For parents with low incomes, support ...
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  • Should I Take the House or Part of My Husband's Pension?

    In most Pasadena divorce settlements , the marital home and the husband's pension are the two largest assets. (Even though more women work outside the home today, women are still much less likely to be employed in full time jobs offering pensions.) It is common for women in the middle of a divorce to have a sentimental attachment to the marital home. Whether it is the place where their children ...
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  • Post-Divorce Notifications You Should Make

    When you decide to file for divorce in Pasadena , your friends and family are usually the first ones you inform of your decision. But, there are actually several other people who you will need to notify of your divorce once all of the paperwork has been completed. If you haven't already done so, your employer will need to be notified that your divorce is final. Divorce can affect a number of ...
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  • What Is Family Law?

    If you're considering filing for divorce, you might be wondering if you need the services of a Pasadena family law firm . Many divorce attorneys advertise themselves as family law lawyers. Family law is an area of practice that involves issues relating to the family structure. This includes everything from drafting a prenuptial agreement to preparing a divorce settlement. Family law can involve ...
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  • Mississippi and Montana Turn Down Divorce Reform Bills

    It is a political trend divorce attorneys in Pasadena have seen brewing for quite some time: divorce reform bills. For the last couple of years, a variety of divorce reform acts have been purposed by politicians and lawmakers across the country. Yet just as this trend has gained momentum, two high-profile divorce bills on the ballots in two very different states have been defeated. In Montana, ...
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